Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 18/10

Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 18/10 (Sunday), at Children's Mercy Park (Blue Hell), at 01:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Sporting KC have won 1 time(s) and score 1.8 goals per match. Meanwhile, Real Salt Lake have won 1 time(s). Real Salt Lake have a 42.50% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake.

Overview Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake go in as favourites, with odds of 2.353 and a 42.50% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 18 win(s) for Real Salt Lake against 18 for Sporting Kansas City. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.

In the Major League Soccer, Sporting KC have 6 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 19 defeat(s), with 35 goal(s) scored and 72 conceded. The top scorer is Dejan Joveljić, with 12 goal(s). On the other side, Real Salt Lake have 9 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 14 defeat(s), with 42 goal(s) scored and 47 conceded. Sergi Solans Ormo is the top scorer with 11 goal(s).

In the last 3 clashes between Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.

In the last 3 clashes between Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake, all had under 9.5 corners.

Sporting KC are unbeaten against Real Salt Lake in 5 matches.

Sporting KC have conceded goals in all of their last 8 clashes against Real Salt Lake.

Sporting KC are winless in 3 matches in the competition.

In the last 3 matches involving Sporting KC, all had over 2.5 goals.

Sporting KC have conceded goals in their last 3 matches in the competition.

Head-to-head between Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake

In 37 clashes, Real Salt Lake have the advantage over Sporting KC: 18 win(s) against 9 and 10 draw(s). The most recent was on 04/04/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Real Salt Lake 3-1 Sporting KC.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Sporting KC: current form

Sporting KC are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.

See the numbers in the Major League Soccer 2026:

• 6 win(s), 4 draw(s), 19 defeat(s)
• Performance: 0.76 point(s) per match
• 35 goals scored (1.21 per match)
• Top scorer: Dejan Joveljić (12 goal(s))

Real Salt Lake: current form

Meanwhile, Real Salt Lake are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.

See their specific numbers in the Major League Soccer:

• 9 win(s), 6 draw(s), 14 defeat(s)
• Performance: 1.14 point(s) per match
• 42 goals scored (1.45 per match)
• Top scorer: Sergi Solans Ormo (11 goal(s))

Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake key players

In the MLS, Dejan Joveljić carries Sporting Kansas City's attack with 12 goal(s).

The playmaker is Manuel García Alonso, leading in assists with 4. In the whole season, Dejan Joveljić has 12 goal(s).

On the other side, Sergi Solans Ormo is the name that frightens the most for The Claret-and-Cobalt with 11 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Juan Manuel Sanabria Magole leads in assists with 5. In the whole season, Sergi Solans Ormo has accumulated 11 goal(s).

Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake statistics in the MLS

Sporting KC have an average of 9.86 corners and 1.79 cards per match. Real Salt Lake have 10.58 corners and 2.31 cards. The statistics for Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake are in the table below.

Sporting KC

Home

LDLWL

VS

Real Salt Lake

Away

DLWLL

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 0.76
  PPG
  1.14
• 21%
  Wins
  31%
• 31%
  First to Score
  48%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.21
  Scored/game
  1.45
• 2.48
  Conceded/game
  1.62
• 1.27
  xG
  1.56
• 1.80
  xGA
  1.49

Trends

• 62%
  Both Score
  69%
• 3%
  Clean Sheet
  10%
• 34%
  Failed to Score
  21%

Correct score prediction for Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Sporting KC 0-1 Real Salt Lake. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake

Check out where to watch the live match between Real Salt Lake and Sporting KC:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake

The line-ups for Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Sporting Kansas City line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Real Salt Lake line-up

The Real Salt Lake starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake

Match: Sporting KC vs Real Salt Lake

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 18/10/2026

Time: 01:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Children's Mercy Park (Blue Hell)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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